Solutions Manual for Legal
Research, Analysis, and
Writing 5th Edition By William
Putman, Jennifer Albright
All Chapters 1-19, 100%
Original Verified, A+ Grade.
All Chapters Arranged Reverse: 19-1
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Complete Solutions Manual
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Solution and Answer Guide
LEGAL RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, & WRITING 9780357619445; CHAPTER 19: CORRESPONDENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS................................................................................................1
ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS................................................................................................1
ASSIGNMENT 3 ANSWERS................................................................................................2
ASSIGNMENT 4 ANSWERS................................................................................................3
ASSIGNMENT 5 ANSWERS................................................................................................4
ASSIGNMENT 6 ANSWERS................................................................................................6
ASSIGNMENT 7 ANSWERS................................................................................................6
ASSIGNMENT 8 ANSWERS................................................................................................7
ASSIGNMENT 9 ANSWERS................................................................................................8
ASSIGNMENT 10 ANSWERS..............................................................................................9
ASSIGNMENT 11 ANSWERS............................................................................................10
ASSIGNMENT 12 ANSWERS............................................................................................11
ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS
Q. Describe the three types of correspondence discussed in this chapter and the purposes of each type.
Answer: The correspondence refers to the types of letters that are helpful in communicating the results
of legal research. The three types of correspondence discussed in this chapter are as follows:
1. The information letter: The basic purpose of an information letter is to provide information to the
client.
2. Opinion letters: The basic purpose of an opinion letter is to provide information about the law, the
analysis of that information and to provide a piece of legal advice.
3. Demand letters: The basic purpose of a demand letter is to demand action by persuading someone.
The action is generally taken in the interest of the client.
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ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
whole or in part.
Q. Describe how the three types of correspondence are different.
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Answer: The information letter, opinion letter, and demand letters are different from one another in the
following way.
Purpose: The main purpose of the information is to provide information to the client; the main purpose of
an opinion letter is to provide a piece of legal advice. The main purpose of a demand letter is to demand
action that is in the interest of the client.
Body: The body of the information letter consists of three parts. The body of the opinion letter consists of
5 parts. The body of the demand letter consists of 4 parts.
Written by: An information letter is written by the paralegal or law clerk. An opinion letter is written by
an attorney. The demand letter is written by licensed attorneys and lawyers.
ASSIGNMENT 3 ANSWERS
Q. Refer to the assignment introduced at the beginning of Chapter 16 and the law relevant to that
assignment presented in the Application section of that chapter. The law firm represents the spouse called
to testify against another spouse. Draft an opinion letter informing the client whether they can testify
against their spouse in light of the applicable Illinois statutory and case law.
Answer: The opinion letter
From: The office of Attorney
ABC city,
ABC state,
Re: Privileged spousal communication
Dear Meril Findo,
This is an opinion letter concerning whether the spouse of Meril Findo can testify against Meril according
to statutory provisions.
Meril had attacked the neighbour, Shae with a hammer. They both went into a heated argument over the
location of the fence. Meril stated that Shae had attached Meril with a brick and in an argument, that brick
fell over Shae’s head. Shae denied
attacking Meril with a brick. The spouse of Meril agreed to testify against Meril since Meril had
threatened to hit Shae in front of the spouse and their children many times.
The court ruled that any spousal communication in front of a minor child is not privileged spousal
communication under statute 735 ILCS-801. Thus, it cannot be admissible in Meril’s trial.
For any further information, Meril’s spouse can contact to the law office.
Sincerely
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Attorney
whole at law
or in part.
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ASSIGNMENT 4 ANSWERS
Q. Refer to the assignment introduced at the beginning of Chapter 17 and the relevant law included in the
Application section of that chapter. You work for a law firm that represents the defendant.
a. Draft an information letter informing the defendant of what constitutes an arrest in the state of New
Washington and how the law has been interpreted to apply in search warrant situations.
b. Draft an opinion letter advising the defendant whether there is sufficient evidence to support charges of
possession.
Answer: Part A: The Information Letter
From the attorney
To: Raj Swinton
ABC street,
Washington city,
Re: State vs. Swinton, the definition of arrest in the state of New Washington
Dear Raj,
This letter is to inform you what constitutes an arrest in the State of New Washington. This letter is to
inform you about the status of the case.
On January 7, the police received a search warrant to execute the search against your apartment. As the
police entered the apartment, they handcuffed you, moved to the kitchen, and detained you as said by you.
But they did not find anything in your apartment. However, a bag of cocaine was found by the police
officers in the parking area. The officers had no evidence stating that it had been thrown by you from your
room window.
Now the question arises of what constitutes an arrest in the state of Washington. The rule of law
governing arrest is Article II, section 4. It states that the rights of people to be secured against
unreasonable searches can not be violated. However, the law does not define the term “seizure”. But, in
the case of state vs, Ikard, the term has been defined by the court. The court defines the term
seizure(arrest) that does not allow the person to leave. And in your case, you were not allowed to move.
Also, there is a certain exception to it. Detention can take place when the officers are executing search
warrants. And in your case, you were detained when the search warrant was executed by the police
officers. Thus, it is not possible to raise any argument for this fact.
However, a counter-argument can be raised by stating that a search warrant was issued without any
probable cause. This is all, we can do.
For any other information, contact the law office.
Sincerely
Attorney at law
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Part B: The Opinion letter
whole or in part.
From the attorney
To: Raj Swinton
ABC street,
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Research, Analysis, and
Writing 5th Edition By William
Putman, Jennifer Albright
All Chapters 1-19, 100%
Original Verified, A+ Grade.
All Chapters Arranged Reverse: 19-1
This is the Only Original and
Complete Solutions Manual
for 5th Edition, All Other Files
in The Market are
Fake/Old/Wrong Edition.
, Legal Research, Analysis, & Writing 9780357619445; CHAPTER 19: Correspondence
Solution and Answer Guide
LEGAL RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, & WRITING 9780357619445; CHAPTER 19: CORRESPONDENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS................................................................................................1
ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS................................................................................................1
ASSIGNMENT 3 ANSWERS................................................................................................2
ASSIGNMENT 4 ANSWERS................................................................................................3
ASSIGNMENT 5 ANSWERS................................................................................................4
ASSIGNMENT 6 ANSWERS................................................................................................6
ASSIGNMENT 7 ANSWERS................................................................................................6
ASSIGNMENT 8 ANSWERS................................................................................................7
ASSIGNMENT 9 ANSWERS................................................................................................8
ASSIGNMENT 10 ANSWERS..............................................................................................9
ASSIGNMENT 11 ANSWERS............................................................................................10
ASSIGNMENT 12 ANSWERS............................................................................................11
ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS
Q. Describe the three types of correspondence discussed in this chapter and the purposes of each type.
Answer: The correspondence refers to the types of letters that are helpful in communicating the results
of legal research. The three types of correspondence discussed in this chapter are as follows:
1. The information letter: The basic purpose of an information letter is to provide information to the
client.
2. Opinion letters: The basic purpose of an opinion letter is to provide information about the law, the
analysis of that information and to provide a piece of legal advice.
3. Demand letters: The basic purpose of a demand letter is to demand action by persuading someone.
The action is generally taken in the interest of the client.
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ASSIGNMENT 2 ANSWERS
whole or in part.
Q. Describe how the three types of correspondence are different.
1
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Answer: The information letter, opinion letter, and demand letters are different from one another in the
following way.
Purpose: The main purpose of the information is to provide information to the client; the main purpose of
an opinion letter is to provide a piece of legal advice. The main purpose of a demand letter is to demand
action that is in the interest of the client.
Body: The body of the information letter consists of three parts. The body of the opinion letter consists of
5 parts. The body of the demand letter consists of 4 parts.
Written by: An information letter is written by the paralegal or law clerk. An opinion letter is written by
an attorney. The demand letter is written by licensed attorneys and lawyers.
ASSIGNMENT 3 ANSWERS
Q. Refer to the assignment introduced at the beginning of Chapter 16 and the law relevant to that
assignment presented in the Application section of that chapter. The law firm represents the spouse called
to testify against another spouse. Draft an opinion letter informing the client whether they can testify
against their spouse in light of the applicable Illinois statutory and case law.
Answer: The opinion letter
From: The office of Attorney
ABC city,
ABC state,
Re: Privileged spousal communication
Dear Meril Findo,
This is an opinion letter concerning whether the spouse of Meril Findo can testify against Meril according
to statutory provisions.
Meril had attacked the neighbour, Shae with a hammer. They both went into a heated argument over the
location of the fence. Meril stated that Shae had attached Meril with a brick and in an argument, that brick
fell over Shae’s head. Shae denied
attacking Meril with a brick. The spouse of Meril agreed to testify against Meril since Meril had
threatened to hit Shae in front of the spouse and their children many times.
The court ruled that any spousal communication in front of a minor child is not privileged spousal
communication under statute 735 ILCS-801. Thus, it cannot be admissible in Meril’s trial.
For any further information, Meril’s spouse can contact to the law office.
Sincerely
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Attorney
whole at law
or in part.
2
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ASSIGNMENT 4 ANSWERS
Q. Refer to the assignment introduced at the beginning of Chapter 17 and the relevant law included in the
Application section of that chapter. You work for a law firm that represents the defendant.
a. Draft an information letter informing the defendant of what constitutes an arrest in the state of New
Washington and how the law has been interpreted to apply in search warrant situations.
b. Draft an opinion letter advising the defendant whether there is sufficient evidence to support charges of
possession.
Answer: Part A: The Information Letter
From the attorney
To: Raj Swinton
ABC street,
Washington city,
Re: State vs. Swinton, the definition of arrest in the state of New Washington
Dear Raj,
This letter is to inform you what constitutes an arrest in the State of New Washington. This letter is to
inform you about the status of the case.
On January 7, the police received a search warrant to execute the search against your apartment. As the
police entered the apartment, they handcuffed you, moved to the kitchen, and detained you as said by you.
But they did not find anything in your apartment. However, a bag of cocaine was found by the police
officers in the parking area. The officers had no evidence stating that it had been thrown by you from your
room window.
Now the question arises of what constitutes an arrest in the state of Washington. The rule of law
governing arrest is Article II, section 4. It states that the rights of people to be secured against
unreasonable searches can not be violated. However, the law does not define the term “seizure”. But, in
the case of state vs, Ikard, the term has been defined by the court. The court defines the term
seizure(arrest) that does not allow the person to leave. And in your case, you were not allowed to move.
Also, there is a certain exception to it. Detention can take place when the officers are executing search
warrants. And in your case, you were detained when the search warrant was executed by the police
officers. Thus, it is not possible to raise any argument for this fact.
However, a counter-argument can be raised by stating that a search warrant was issued without any
probable cause. This is all, we can do.
For any other information, contact the law office.
Sincerely
Attorney at law
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Part B: The Opinion letter
whole or in part.
From the attorney
To: Raj Swinton
ABC street,
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